Molycop has established a state-of-the art mineral processing optimisation and research centre in Indonesia, marking another new milestone in the company’s continued investment in regional capability, customer support, and technical expertise.
Key Facts
- Molycop has opened a state-of-the art mineral processing optimisation and research centre in Indonesia, strengthening regional technical capability across Southeast Asia.
- The facility enables provide faster response times and deeper insights to support optimised mineral processing performance for customers.
- The investment supports growth in Molycop’s High Chrome Grinding Media and Mining Chemicals businesses.
The opening was attended by key members of the Molycop team, including Michael Parker, President Molycop Australasia, who was on site to support the occasion and recognise the efforts of the local team in delivering the project.
State-of-the-art metallurgy & mineral processing optimisation and research centre
Designed to enhance Molycop’s capability to provide value-adding technical services to its customers, the new laboratories now include the following capabilities:- Fully equipped material and metallurgical testing including specialised metallographic techniques.
- Comprehensive mineralogy and particle size characterisation.
- Mineral processing flotation simulation and evaluation.
Members of the team outside Molycop’s Cilegon headquarters.
A commitment to delivering valuable outcomes for customers
Speaking at the opening, Michael Parker highlighted the significance of the new laboratories and the role they will play in strengthening customer partnerships:Our skilled professionals perform chemical analysis, detailed metallographic examinations, product density, hardness testing, fractography, macro-etching as well as pilot-scale laboratory heat treatment experimentation. Their work ensures Molycop continues to provide its customers with market leading product quality and performance.
Molycop’s mineralogy and flotation laboratory uniquely positions it to provide customers with value-adding end-to-end mineral processing optimisation solutions.
Congratulations to the Molycop Indonesia team, the successful delivery of this investment demonstrates, yet again, the outstanding capability and dedication of our people.
Looking ahead
Molycop’s Metallurgy & Mineral Processing Optimisation and Research Centre will be key driver in scaling our High Chrome Grinding Media and Mining Chemicals businesses. This expansion strengthens our ability to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that help customers maximize efficiency, enhance performance, and unlock greater value across their mineral processing operations. By combining world-class products, advanced research and practical optimisation strategies, we are committed to partnering with our customers to deliver meaningful value.
Keith Ritchie, General Manager, Molycop Indonesia (centre, left) and Michael Parker, Molycop Head of Australasia (centre, right) at the Cilegon plant.
